Take Control of the Areas You Can’t Change Alone

Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery is redefining liposuction in Midlothian for the spots that won’t change no matter how well you eat or how often you train. Our office in Richmond’s West End is about 25 minutes away.

As nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeons, Drs. Burton and Reps Sundin created LITTLE Lipo® as a less invasive alternative to traditional liposuction, helping you recover in just 3-5 days instead of several weeks.

Using innovative skin tightening technology like Renuvion, they create smoother, more sculpted curves to help you look and feel your best with just one procedure.

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A Smarter Approach to Targeting the Areas That Matter

We use several innovative liposuction techniques to sculpt your curves, always customizing your treatment plan based on your specific goals:

LITTLE Liposuction

Developed by Drs. Burton and Reps Sundin, LITTLE Lipo® uses tiny entry points and local anesthesia to precisely remove stubborn fat. With more controlled sculpting and a quicker recovery, you can get back to your normal routine within just a few days.

Best for: love handles, a lower belly pooch, or bra fat when you’re close to your goal weight.

Laser Liposuction with Renuvion

Renuvion delivers plasma energy beneath the skin to tighten and smooth the treated area after fat removal. If you’ve been exploring options like SmartLipo, this more advanced combination provides both fat reduction and noticeable skin tightening in just one treatment.

Best for: mild loose skin after weight loss or pregnancy, often on the belly, arms, or neck.

Neck Liposuction

Neck liposuction removes excess fat beneath the chin to create a more defined jawline in one quick, in-office session.

Best for: a double chin when the skin under your jaw is still fairly firm.

Liposuction With Sedation or General Anesthesia

Want to treat a bigger area, or several at once? We also offer liposuction with sedation or general anesthesia. Recovery takes a bit longer, and your surgeon will walk you through the difference at your consultation.

Best for: larger amounts of fat or several areas in one session.

What Sets LITTLE Lipo Apart From Traditional Lipo

Our surgeons designed LITTLE Lipo® around a few changes that make the experience easier on you:

Thin cannulas, tiny incisions: less trauma to the tissue and smaller marks as you heal
You stay awake: local anesthesia and light oral sedation keep you comfortable, with no general anesthesia
Made for focused areas: it removes smaller amounts of fat per session instead of large volumes at once
A quicker return: most patients are back to work and light activity in 3 to 5 days

The tradeoff is volume. If you want a lot of fat removed or several large areas treated in one visit, lipo with sedation or general anesthesia is usually the better fit. LITTLE Lipo also doesn’t tighten loose skin on its own, which is why many patients add Renuvion.

How Targeted Fat Removal Works and What to Expect

Liposuction targets stubborn fat in areas that won’t respond to diet and exercise, removing the fat cells themselves. First, your surgeon fills the area with tumescent fluid, a mix of saline and lidocaine that numbs the tissue and loosens the fat. A thin tube called a cannula then goes in through a tiny incision and gently suctions the fat out. Those fat cells don’t grow back.

Liposuction may be right for you if:

You’re near your ideal weight but want to remove stubborn pockets of fat
Certain areas won’t respond to a consistent diet and exercise
You’re in good health

Want to know more about what liposuction could do for you? Let’s talk.

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What Your Experience Will Look Like from Start to Finish

Before Your Procedure: Dr. Burton or Dr. Reps Sundin will meet with you to discuss your goals and determine whether liposuction is the right step for you. If you’d like to talk first, you can start with a virtual consultation by phone, FaceTime, or Zoom.
During Your Procedure: We perform your liposuction in our office under local anesthesia, keeping you comfortable. Smaller areas can be completed in about 30 minutes, while more extensive contouring may take up to two hours. You’ll head home the same day.
After Your Procedure: You’ll wear a compression garment to reduce swelling and support your new shape. Many patients feel ready to return to work and light activity within 3–5 days, and most swelling fades over the first 4 to 6 weeks. Your final shape settles in around three to six months.

What Liposuction Can’t Do, and the Risks to Know

Liposuction is common and well studied, but it’s still surgery. Knowing its limits helps you set the right expectations.

Contour irregularities: uneven fat removal can leave small dents or ripples. Small cannulas, careful technique, and wearing your compression garment as directed all lower this risk.
Loose skin: lipo removes fat, not skin. If your skin has lost a lot of elasticity, it can look looser once the fat underneath is gone.
Other risks: bruising, temporary numbness, and, rarely, infection or fluid buildup. We’ll go over your own risk factors at your consultation.

If loose skin or separated stomach muscles after pregnancy are your main concern, a tummy tuck will usually do more than lipo alone.

Getting to Our West End Office From Midlothian

Our office is at 7611 Forest Ave, Suite 310, in Forest Medical Plaza in Richmond’s West End. From Midlothian, it’s usually a 25 to 30 minute drive up Route 288 to I-64 or across the Powhite Parkway, depending on where you start. Patients also come in from Chesterfield, Chester, Powhatan, and across the Southside.

Same-day procedure: most procedures are done in our office under local anesthesia, and you go home the same day. Just plan for someone to drive you.
Easy follow-ups: your check-ins are a short drive, so they fit around work and family instead of taking up a whole day.

Why Patients in Midlothian Choose Us for Their Results

We’re not just another liposuction clinic; we created our own method to sculpt your curves without general anesthesia or weeks of downtime.

Here’s why patients like you come to us for minimally invasive liposuction in Chesterfield, Roanoke, Woodbridge, Short Pump, and throughout Virginia:

Innovators of LITTLE Lipo®, our proprietary technique to sculpt your body using smaller entry points, no general anesthesia, and minimal downtime
Board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons: Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin have 30+ years of combined experience in body contouring
Trusted by surgeons nationwide to teach our innovative lipo techniques
Quick, in-office treatments: Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia, so you can return home the same day
Enhanced results with Renuvion to tighten skin for smoother results
Hundreds of 5-star reviews from patients across Virginia

Ready to get the body of your dreams with Midlothian’s top liposuction specialists?

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Helping Patients Across Virginia Love Their Curves

Alexandria
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Charlottesville
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Chesterfield
Colonial Heights
Dale City
Fairfax
Fredericksburg
Hampton
Henrico
Lake Ridge
Lynchburg
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Richmond
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Is Liposuction Right for You? What to Know First

How much does liposuction typically cost?

The cost of liposuction depends on how many areas you treat, which technique you choose, how much fat is removed, and whether you add Renuvion skin tightening. LITTLE Lipo® under local anesthesia starts at $5,000 per area. Liposuction with anesthesia starts at $7,500, and the abdomen with front flanks is about $9,500. Prices include surgeon, facility, and anesthesia fees plus your compression garment. See our pricing page for more. During your consultation, we’ll provide a clear quote so you know exactly what to expect.

Is liposuction a weight loss procedure?

Liposuction is meant to refine and contour specific areas, not serve as a substitute for weight loss. While you may notice a slight change on the scale, the biggest difference shows in your new shape.

Can lipo get rid of a lower belly pooch?

Often, yes, when the pooch is mostly fat. Lipo removes the fat layer under the skin, which can flatten the area. If the pooch comes from loose skin or separated muscles after pregnancy, lipo alone won’t fix it, and a tummy tuck may be the better choice.

Is awake liposuction painful?

Most patients tell us it’s easier than they expected. The tumescent fluid numbs the area and light oral sedation helps you relax, so you’ll mostly feel pressure and movement. Soreness afterward is usually mild, a lot like the day after a hard workout.

Can I combine lipo with other plastic surgery procedures?

Yes, many patients pair liposuction with other procedures, such as a tummy tuck or breast augmentation, to enhance their results. We may recommend additional procedures if they align with your goals. The fat we remove can also be used for fat transfer to the breasts, buttocks, or face.

How long will my liposuction results last?

Fat cells removed during liposuction are gone permanently, so your results can last for years. Maintaining a consistent weight and healthy habits will help you keep your new contours long-term.

If You’re Not Happy with Certain Areas, You Don’t Have to Settle

Ready to finally change the spots that won’t budge? With minimally invasive liposuction, Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin will refine your silhouette and get you back to your routines in just 3 to 5 days.